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Protection of Children

The Diocese of Jackson is committed to ensuring that children served by the church are not at risk of sexual abuse by the Church personnel. Diocesan policies and procedures currently in place seek to protect, enhance and, in some cases, restore the trust that our faith calls for between agents of the Church and the children and adolescents entrusted to our care. In accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People passed by the U.S. bishops in Dallas, the Diocese of Jackson wishes to encourage any victim of sexual abuse by a member of the Catholic Clergy to come forward and begin the healing process. We encourage any victim to contact Ms. Erika Rojas, Victims Assistance Coordinator at 601-326-3736

Español: Siguiendo los Estadutos para la Protección de los Niños y Jóvenes, aprobada por los obispos en Dallas, la Diócesis de Jackson desea motivar a cualquiera víctima de abuso sexual por parte de un miembro del clero Católico a que se lo comuniquen para que comenze el proceso de sanación.Cuando una alegación es considerada credible, se ofrecerá asesoramiento, para que el proceso de recuperación pueda comenzar de acuerdo con nuestra política diocesana actual. Motivamos a las víctimas a contactar a la Sra. Erika Rojas, Coordinadora Asistente de Víctimas al 601-326-3736. … Continue reading

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Supporting mental health with hope and dignity: a call to action during October’s focus on life

By Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz, D.D.
In the heart of the month of October dedicated to human life at every stage, i.e. the dignity of the human person as the corner stone for the common good, the church also raises up the struggles that surround mental health. The National Catholic Mental Health Campaign is a year-round initiative, and each year, the U.S. Bishops engage in a concerted effort beginning on World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10 (since 1992), and continuing to the feast of St. Luke, patron of health care (Oct. 18). … Continue reading

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Fourth Bishop comes highly recommended

From the Archives
By Mary Woodward
Over the past few years, I have written about our bishops and their adventures here in Mississippi. We have explored Bishop Chanche arriving at midnight on the docks in Natchez in May 1841; Bishop VandeVelde falling down the steps and breaking his leg in 1855; and Bishop Elder being exiled to Vidalia during the Civil War. Bishop Gunn’s account of Bishop Heslin’s rolling out of a mule cart leading to his demise as well as the former surviving being poisoned in a bizarre assassination attempt on all of Chicago’s hierarchy during WWI. Bishop Gerow’s diary has educated us on great floods, WWII and Korea, the integration of Catholic Schools, and the beginnings of interfaith and ecumenical initiatives to address civil rights. … Continue reading

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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2024

By Father David O'Connor
HOW DO YOU UNDERSTAND JESUS – Son of God and Savior or suffering Servant?

What is the message you hear most Sundays about the promised Messiah? The future Messiah would bring peace and prosperity to the nation of Israel; he would bring justice to people and to a nation that were downtrodden, he would bring healing to those who were sick, he would bring  hope to those who had little chance;  and a wonderful life of plenty and abundance to those who were hungry and homeless. In truth he delivered on all these expectations’ However, the message in today’s readings gives us another side to the story of Jesus own experience of life. … Continue reading

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DAILY READINGS, SAINT OF THE DAY AND VATICAN RADIO